Barbecue package



A. GoLDsTElN 2,950,042 BARBECUE PACKAGE Aug. 23, 1960 nited States 2 Claims. (Cl. 229-41) This invention relates generally to the eld of packaging, and more particularly to an improved specialized package particularly adapted for the packing of a disassembled barbecue or similar device. Devices of this `type normally comprise a large stamped sheet metal bowl member, a plurality of detachable leg members, and various elongated accessories.

It is among the principal objects of the present invention to provide an improved packaging device for the above and similar articles, which may be formed from a single sheet of rectangular planar corrugated board or the like.

Another object of the invention lies in the provision of a packaging device of the class described which will lend itself to convenient stacking operations, whereby a plurality of such devices may be stored in relatively small cubic space limitations.

Another object of the invention lies in the provision of a device of the class described in which the cost of fabrication may be of a reasonably low order, with consequent wide sale, distribution and use.

Still another object of the invention lies in the provision of means incorporated in a device of the class described which will adequately support and protect detachable components of the barbecuing device in juxtaposition with the principal parts thereof.

A feature of the invention lies in the speed with which the device may be assembled from a precut planar blank of material.

Another feature of the invention lies in the relatively small amount of material required to form the device.

These objects and features, as well as other incidental ends and advantages, will more fully appear in the progress of the following disclosure, and be pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawing, to which reference will be made in the specification, similar reference characters have been employed to designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

Figure 1 is a view in elevation of an embodiment of the invention 'prior to assembly.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment showing a first stage in the assembly of the device.

Figure 3 is a view in perspective showing a'subsequent stage of assembly of the device.

Figure 4 is a View in perspective showing the side opposite that seen in Figure 3.

, Figure 5 is an elevational view showing the disassembled barbecue in position, within the device.

Figure 6 is an elevational view showing the side opposite that seen in Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a transverse sectional view as seen from the plane 7 7 in Figure 5.

Figure 8 is a perspective View of the completed barbecue package.

ln accordance with the invention, the device, generally indicated by reference character 10, is formed from a single blank of corrugated flberboard or the like, the blank being of generally rectangular configuration. The

atent blank, generally indicated by reference character 15 is bounded by irst and second side edges 11 and 12, respectively, as well as irst and second end edges 13 and 14, respectively. Extending through the body of the blank are iirst, second, third and fourth elongated slits 16, 17, 18, and 19, respectively, the axes of which run generally parallel to the longer axis of the blank. The slits 16-19, inclusive, are interconnected by shorter angularly disposed slits 20, 21, 22 and 23, the inner ends of which are joined by fold lines 24 and 25. Hingedly interconnected with the fold lines 24 and 25 are top panels 26 and 27, the purpose of which will become more clearly apparent at a point later in the disclosure. Extending inwardly from the side edges 12 and 13 are short slits 28, 29, 30 and 30', the tirst two of which are joined by a fold line 31, and the second two of which are joined by a fold line 32, wherein'there is formed a pair of end panels 33 and 34.

A centrally disposed bottom panel 35 is provided with a plurality of openings 36, the panel 3S being bounded by relatively elongated fold lines 37, 38, 39 and 40, as well as shorter corner fold lines 41, 42, 43 and 43.

Arranged generally parallel to the longer side of the bottom member 35 are edge members 44, 45, 46 and 47, the members 44 and 46 being provided with corresponding openings 48 and 49.

Foldably attached to the corners of the bottom member 35 are corner panels 56, 57, 58 and 59, each of which is provided with a locking tab, as indicated by reference character 60, 61, 62 and 63, the axis of which is generally parallel to that of the edges 11 and 12.

The device is assembled by creasing the fold lines, and interconnecting the tabs 60 and 63 as well as the tabs 61 and 62 (see Figures 2 and 3). Next, the panels 26 and 27 are bent in an opposite direction, and after tucking under the panels 33 and 34, the panels 26 and 27 are interconnected as shown in Figure 3. This will align the openings 48 and 49, and at this stage, the disassembled barbecue may be positioned within the device. As seen in Figures 5, 6 and 7, the bowl element 65 is slipped beneath the interconnected tabs 60-63, or in the alternative, one set of tabs may be left disconnected until the bowl element is so positioned. When the interconnected tabs have partially enclosed the bowl element, the grill element 66 and elevating means 67 may be maintained therebeneath, the leg studs 68 engaging the openings 36 to prevent rotation of the bowl element. 'Ihe legs 69, 70 and 71 which are now in detached condition, may be inserted along with the skewer 72 into the aligned openings 48' and 49 to be resiliently maintained thereby. In this condition, the packed device occupies a relatively small rectangularly shaped volume which is readily stacked or otherwise stored with a maximum of conf venience.

l wish it to be understood that I do not consider the invention limited to the precise details of structure shown and set forth in this speciiication, for obvious modifications will occur to those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains.

l claim:

1. A package for a disassembled substantially circular barbecue, or similar article comprising: a unitary substantially rectangular planar blank, said blank including a first centrally disposed eight-sided panel, said panel being bounded by four relatively long rectilinear fold lines, and by four relatively short rectilinear fold lines disposed at approximately 45 with respect to said longer fold lines, said short fold lines being disposed intermediate each of said longer fold lines, a corner panel foldably attached at each of said short fold lines and interconnectable tabs foldably attached to each of said corner panels, said tabs having a principal axis extending parallel to one of said longer fold lines, said tabs being intercon- Vstantially rectangular. planar blank, said blank including a rst centrally disposed eight-sided panel, said panel being bounded by four relatively long rectilinear fold lines, and by four relatively short rectilinearfold lines disposed at approximately 45 with respect to said longer fold lines said short fold lines being disposed intennediate each of said longer fold lines, a corner panel foldably attached at each of said short fold lines and interconnectable tabs foldably attached to each of said corner panels, said tabs having a principal axis extending parallel to one of said longer fold lines, said tabs being interconnectable in adjacent pairs to form a partially bowlshaped enclosure; there bein'g a plurality of planar members foldably interconnected to said eight-sided panel between said corner members and foldable in an opposite direction to form a second enclosure.

No references cited. 

